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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.76, 167.36 and 108.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.76, 167.36 and 108.32 is: 162.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.76 : 167.36 = 108.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.76/167.36 = 108.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.76x = 167.36 × 108.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.76x = 18,128.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,128.44/111.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.21

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